How are homes heated in Londonderry Township (Bedford County), PA?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Londonderry Township (Bedford County), used by 44.4% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

31.8% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
0.0% (±4.6 points)
Electricity
31.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene
44.4%

Heating fuel in Londonderry Township (Bedford County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostLondonderry Township (Bedford County)Bedford CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Utility gas0.0% (±4.6 points)4.1%51.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.44.4% (±6.5 points)49.0%14.0%3.9%
Electricity31.8% (±5.9 points)26.5%25.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)4.2% (±2.5 points)5.2%5.1%4.9%
Wood13.6% (±5.1 points)10.7%2.1%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±4.6 points)0.1%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke4.6% (±3.6 points)2.3%0.8%0.1%
Other fuel0.9% (±1.0 points)1.3%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.4% (±0.7 points)0.6%0.5%1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Londonderry Township (Bedford County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Bedford County (49.0%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Londonderry Township (Bedford County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Bedford County (26.5%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Londonderry Township (Bedford County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Londonderry Township (Bedford County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Londonderry Township (Bedford County)—31.8% (±5.9 points)—
Hyndman0.7 mi32.1% (±8.8 points)Not measurably different
Fairhope Township3.0 mi25.6% (±23.3 points)Not measurably different
Cumberland Valley Township4.9 mi35.9% (±6.6 points)Not measurably different
Southampton Township (Somerset County)6.8 mi18.2% (±7.9 points)Lower
Northampton Township (Somerset County)7.9 mi23.3% (±10.6 points)Not measurably different
Allegheny Township (Somerset County)8.9 mi11.8% (±4.7 points)Lower
Wellersburg9.2 mi22.9% (±16.3 points)Not measurably different
Bowmans Addition9.9 mi56.9% (±25.0 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Southampton Township (Somerset County), PA (18.2%), Allegheny Township (Somerset County), PA (11.8%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Bedford County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
22East St. Clair Township50.6% (±11.4 points)
23Juniata Township (Bedford County)49.9% (±11.3 points)
24Hopewell Township (Bedford County)48.2% (±6.4 points)
25Monroe Township (Bedford County)47.5% (±9.6 points)
26Saxton47.3% (±10.3 points)
27Pavia Township45.1% (±14.9 points)
28Londonderry Township (Bedford County)44.4% (±6.5 points)
29Hyndman43.6% (±9.0 points)
30Bloomfield Township (Bedford County)42.3% (±9.6 points)
31Colerain Township (Bedford County)41.5% (±9.1 points)
32Bedford38.6% (±7.8 points)
33Snake Spring Township38.5% (±7.1 points)
34Bedford Township38.3% (±7.3 points)

Showing 13 of 38 places in Bedford County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Londonderry Township (Bedford County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Londonderry Township (Bedford County)?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Londonderry Township (Bedford County), used by 44.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Londonderry Township (Bedford County) heat with oil?

44.4% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Londonderry Township (Bedford County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Londonderry Township (Bedford County) have electric heat?

31.8% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Londonderry Township (Bedford County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Londonderry township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:44448, in state:42 county:009).

Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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Figures last updated on .

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